MATLOCK, Derbyshire (Interstat) — Matlock Town will host Marske United in an England FA Trophy fixture on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, at The Proctor Cars Stadium, with statistical models favoring the visiting side.

The match is a domestic cup contest within the non-league pyramid, organized by England’s Football Association.

Marske United enters the fixture following a 2-0 away loss to Newcastle Benfield on Sept. 6, 2025. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a 3-0 defeat at Heaton Stannington on Aug. 16, 2025, bookending a pair of 2-0 victories over Carlisle City in early August. The club will seek a more reliable attacking performance on the road.

Matlock Town looks to rebound from a late September defeat, having fallen 2-1 at Basford United on Sept. 20, 2025. Prior to that, the Gladiators demonstrated strong form, including consecutive 3-0 victories over Carlton Town and Grimsby Borough in early September and a 4-1 win at Bottesford Town on Aug. 30, 2025.

According to Interstat’s projections, Marske United holds a slight edge. The firm’s game simulator predicts a 2-1 victory for the visitors. Its ELO rating system further calculates Marske United with a 59.40% probability of winning the match.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. local time at The Proctor Cars Stadium in Matlock. The winner will advance in the knockout competition.